We go beyond temporary fixes to create lasting changes in our community.

About Us


Kim Bausinger, Executive Director
office@carthageuw.org

Carthage United Way Team


Jeff Meredith, President

Carthage Economic Development Corporation

Leigh Salyer, Vice President
Leggett & Platt, Retired

Kalee Vice, Treasurer
Schmidt CPA & Advisors

Cassandra Ludwig
Carthage Water & Electric

Susan Chapman
Leggett & Platt, Inc. 

Cheryle Finley
Guaranty Bank

Michelle Kralicek
Arvest Bank

Dr. Holley Goodnight
Carthage R-9 School District

Ryan Shull
Paul Mueller Company

Roxanne Willard
Leggett & Platt

Dawna Cooley
Southwest Missouri Bank

Erika Hoogendoorn
Schreiber Foods

Kim Hoover
Carthage Bright Futures

Adam Garbin

Mercy Hospital, Carthage

Jeff Meredith, President
Carthage Economic Development Corporation

Leigh Salyer, Vice President
Leggett & Platt, Inc- Retired

Kalee Vice, Treasurer
Schmidt CPA & Advisors

Cassandra Ludwig, Secretary
Carthage Water & Electric Plant

Dawna Cooley
Southwest Missouri Bank

Kim Hoover
Carthage R-9 Bright Futures

Roxanne Willard
Leggett & Platt, Inc.



Ryan Shull
Paul Mueller Company

Dr. Holley Goodnight
Carthage R-9 School District

Susan Chapman
Leggett & Platt, Inc.

Cheryle Finley
Guaranty Bank

Adam Garbin
Mercy Hospital, Carthage

Michelle Kralicek
Arvest Bank

Erika Hoogendoorn
Schreiber Foods


Carthage Board of Directors

Carthage Area United Way was founded in October of 1956.

Over 118 years later, United Way is still focused on mobilizing the caring power of communities and making a difference in people’s lives.

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